Severe Storms Expected in Western Germany, with Potential for Flooding and Property Damage
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, with the potential for flooding, property damage and fallen trees. The storms, which are expected to form in the Eifel region, could also cause lightning strikes.
A warm air mass from southern Europe is currently streaming into Germany, which is fuelling the development of more intense storms with a higher risk of severe weather. The areas most affected are southern North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, the Saarland and Hesse, with the potential for the storms to spread to Thuringia, Lower Saxony and northern Franconia later in the day.
The current warnings are in effect until midnight, with the possibility of an extension or expansion to other areas. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the situation develops.